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Understanding Harrison Bergeron

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This is a reading comprehension "quiz" for the short story, "Harrison Bergeron."

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1
After declaring himself Emperor, what does Harrison do?
Removes all his handicaps
Attacks the Handicapper General
Decides who will be his Empress
Waves to his mom and dad
2
What happens if people are physically strong?
They are celebrated by society
They are given important jobs
They must wear various weights to diminish their abilities
They receive a wireless transmitter to make them average
3
According to the news bulletin, Harrison was jailed for doing what?
Plotting to overthrow the government
Not voting in the last election
Dancing in the streets
Stealing all the girls' hearts
4
When people think too much, what happens to them?
Their books are burned in a giant bonfire
A transmitter sounds to distract them
Nothing at all
They are taken into the streets and beaten
5
Why must the Handicapper General kill Harrison and the ballerina?
She was instructed to by the Transmitter Dictator
They broke the law; it is a warning to society
She didn't - the 30 foot fall did
She is jealous of their talents
6
In what year is "Harrison Bergeron" set?
2081
3000
2092
1985
7
What does the Handicapper General do?
Takes money from the rich
Sells wheelchairs
Applies handicaps to exceptional people
Aids others with physical therapy
8
Assume the man below has an extremely high IQ. Which character does he best represent?
Harrison Bergeron
News Anchor
Handicapper General
George Bergeron